Copper wire thick exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported copper wire thick worth $5.7 million (603 tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 603 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 279 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 328 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 467 t |
| 2017 | $636K | 122 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports copper wire thick to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 88% |
| Egypt | $369K | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $250K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $48K | 0.8% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.49 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire thick imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of copper wire thick by Saudi Arabia reached $2.14 billion in 2024 (228.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 171 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Egypt (29%), India (23%), Uzbekistan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $630.4M | 30% |
| India | $497.6M | 23% |
| Uzbekistan | $390.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $346.1M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $139.7M | 6.5% |
| China | $70.3M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $51.7M | 2.4% |
| Algeria | $10.7M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia copper wire thick exports (HS 7408.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported copper wire thick worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 603 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire thick from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and Algeria (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper wire thick from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $636 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 800%. The peak was 2021 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import copper wire thick?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $2.14 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, India and Uzbekistan. That compares with exports of $5.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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